The Climate Change Problem

Writing | Part 1

Practice for part 1 of the writing paper in the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) exam with this sample question about climate change.

Try and use some of the vocabulary below in your answer where possible:

Useful Vocabulary

Environmentally friendly

“Environmentally friendly” is a B2 level adjective used to describe something that is not harmful to the environment. The topic…read more

‘Personally’ is a an adverb used to emphasise that you are giving your own opinion on a subject and not…read more

“Environment” is a noun that has two slightly different meanings. Firstly is means the air, land and water where people,…read more

“Lifestyle” is a B2 level noun that you may find in your B2 First exam and is a noun that…read more

“Opportunity” is a B1 level noun candidates should know for their B2 First exam. It means a situation in which…read more

“Responsibility” is a B2 level noun referring to something that it is your job or duty to deal with.

“Deal with” is a B2 level phrasal verb that means to take action in order to achieve something or in…read more

Take (something) for granted

“Take (something) for granted” is a B2 level phrase that means to not show that you are grateful for someone…read more

“Take seriously” is a B2 level phrase that means to consider a person, subject or situation to be important or…read more

Take/accept responsibility

“Take/accept responsibility” is a B2 level phrase that means to show that you have done something or caused something to…read more

“Educate” is a B2 level verb that candidates can use in the B2 First exam. It means to teach or…read more

“Pollute” is a B2 level verb that is used to talk about the action of putting something into the environment…read more

Recycle is a great verb to know when talking about environmental issues in your B2 First exam, and it is…read more

“Reduce” is a common verb that all candidates should easily be able to use and understand in the B2 First…read more

“Restrict” is a C1 level verb that candidates can use in their B2 First exam. It means to limit something…read more

At B2 level you should know and be able to use “limit” as a verb. It means to control something…read more

Write your answer in 140 – 190 words in an appropriate style using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

Climate change is a problem that could affect the entire world.

How do you think climate change can be slowed down or prevented?

Notes

Write about:

Transport
Energy
………………..(your own idea)